sauer

saurer · am sauersten
Based on: *seue-
Goethe A2 Adjective
  1. pissed off, angry, annoyed
  2. sour, acidic
1.

pissed off, angry, annoyed

(VERY common. )
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Examples
  • Nach der langen Wartezeit ist Thomas richtig sauer.
  • After the long wait, Thomas is really pissed off.
2.

sour, acidic

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Examples
  • Die Zitrone ist wirklich sauer.
  • The lemon is really sour.

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Word of the Day – “sauer”

A fun look at the meaning of "sauer" and why it means "sour" and "angry".

Vocab: sauer, ärgelich, salizg, süß, bitter

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False Friends Explained – “irritieren vs. irritate”

'irritate' and 'irritieren' do NOT mean the same and mixing them up can actually be really awkward. Today, we'll find out what they each mean.

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How many meanings does the German word 'sauer' have?

sauer has 2 distinct meanings: 1. pissed off, angry, annoyed, 2. sour, acidic.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'sauer'?

comparative: saurer / superlative: am sauersten

What is 'sauer' related to?

The word 'sauer' is related to *seue-.

Where can I learn more about 'sauer'?

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Word of the Day – “sauer”
A fun look at the meaning of "sauer" and why it means "sour" and "angry".
Vocab: sauer, ärgelich, salizg, süß, bitter
Read article

False Friends Explained – “irritieren vs. irritate”
'irritate' and 'irritieren' do NOT mean the same and mixing them up can actually be really awkward. Today, we'll find out what they each mean.
Read article